Suggested Information Sources

CIBER Texas A&M University provides links to all the Cibers around the U.S.: http://cibs.tamu.edu select
International Web Resources.. The Center for International Business Studies has compiled a list of web
site links that address international business topics. There are links also to the Center for International
Business Education and Resarch (CIBERs), and numerous trade links
Stanford University Guide to Japanese Information Resources: http://jguide.stanford.edu . Topics included
are: References; Indices and Guides; Business, Economics, and finance; Language and Culture; Politics and
Government; History and Geography; and various other topics.
Lanic - Latin American Network Information Center: WWW.LANIC.UTEXAS.EDU .
This site of The University of Texas provides an extensive source of information on Latin America and lists
itself as the most complete library of Latin American Studies on the Web.
There is a Country Directory and Subject Directory. Some of the subjects include Statistics; Trade;
Newspapers; Reference; Economy; History, Libraries and many more.
UNESCO (UNITED NATINONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENFITIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION.)
http://www.unesco.org UNESCO provides information that a student can use in projects, class assignments,
and other research efforts. Includes topics on: Publications; Statistics; UNESCO partners; Information
services; and, Current events.
The OECD, a series of economic reports on its member nations. http://www.oecd.org
International

Marketing

Data

and

Statistics,

London:

Euromonitor

Publications.

Annual.

http://www.euromonitor.com
World Development Report. An annual statistical publication of the World Bank that discusses salient
issues, provides economic analysis, and present data for developing countries. http://www.worldbank.org
Information b y Country
JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) is a nonprofit, Japanese governmentsupported organization dedicated to promoting mutually beneficial trade and
economic relationships between Japan and other nations. For links to the following
topics, visit: http://www.jetro.org.

Europa Yearbook This and other publications and information on the European
Union can be searched at http://www.europa.eu.int
The World Factbook http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/
Cultural Information by Country
Intercultural Press, Inc. http://www.interculturalpress.com
CULTUREGRAMS A Culturgram is a four-page briefing designed specifically to introduce readers to the
daily customs and lifestyles, as well as the political and economic structure, of a nation
www.culturegrams.com
detailed

information

on

how

culture

influences

negotiation

styles

in

50

countries

visit

www.GlobalNegotiationResources.com
International Advertising Rates:
is one of the most comprehensive sources available for rate lists for business publications, newspapers, and
consumer magazines. The complete set includes six volumes: IMG Business PublicationsEurope, Latin
America, Middle East/Africa, and Asia/Pacific
The Internet is a good source of international advertising rates. An example from a Google search of
International Advertising Rates. is advertising rates for radio stations in France, Monaco and Italy,
www.radiointernational.net.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER
www.international-business-center.com. This is a source that should not be
overlooked. It contains a multitude of topics relevant to international business and is
continuously updated.